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Over 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England

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July 13, 2026

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UPI

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· Jul 13, 2026

Heat waves in England and Wales caused thousands of additional deaths

Heat waves in England and Wales caused thousands of additional deaths

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Over 2,700 dead in England and Wales from record heatwaves in this year, study reveals

At least 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during May and June's record heatwaves, researchers say, as UK health officials prepare their official assessment in coming weeks The post Over 2,700 dead in England and Wales from record heatwaves in this year, study reveals appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Metro

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· Jul 13, 2026

More than 2,700 people died in extreme heat in May and June

There were 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales over the two heatwaves.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

More than 2,700 died in England, Wales heatwaves - study

At least 2,700 people died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia

The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter

Ariana News

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· Jul 3, 2026

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess ​deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June ​20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to ​power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 3, 2026

Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths

The heat broiling Europe in recent weeks is thought to have led to thousands of excess deaths, officials say, and is posing an extreme risk of wildfires, which have already burned through parts of Spain, Portugal and France. In Britain, the national weather agency said on Monday that more than 2,700 people in England and []

MIT Technology Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.

It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in

Interaksyon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?

Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early [] The post Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? appeared first on Interaksyon.

The Standard

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· Jul 6, 2026

How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures in capital tipped to leap 7C today

Will London survive the looming heatwave?

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

The UK braced for a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services. The UK’s meteorological office has issued an extremely rare red heat warning — only issued once before — for Wednesday and Thursday, as temperatures could soar to 40C, unprecedented for the time [] The post Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Times of India

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England

Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.

Investing.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe

Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 28, 2026

Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths

PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar

A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

India TV News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Why UK roads melt at 40 degrees Celsius but the ones in India survive harsher summer heat

Europe is currently witnessing an intense heatwave, with several countries recording record-breaking temperatures. As the mercury continues to soar, reports of roads in the United Kingdom softening and suffering heat-related damage have attracted widespread attention. The situation has also prompted comparisons with India, where temperatures frequently exceed 45 degrees Celsius during the summer, yet roads generally remain intact.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?

We analyse 854 cities to see which will be worst affected

ScheerPost

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cut the Pentagon, Save the Planet: The $1.5 Trillion Climate Solution We Can’t Ignore

Aaron Kirshenbaum Last week, millions of people around the world were subjected to record-breaking heatwaves. At least 25 deaths in the U.S. from this heat dome were reported. The French government also counted over 2,000 excess deaths during the June heatwaves. At the same time, this past weekend, a devastating super typhoon hit the Northern []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa 

PARIS: Perancis, Belanda dan Belgium merekodkan 3,700 kematian sepanjang gelombang haba bulan lalu yang menyebabkan suhu melonjak di seluruh Eropah. Pihak berkuasa memberi amaran angka tersebut masih awal dan berkemungkinan meningkat. Pakar berkata, gelombang haba yang berlaku sekitar 20 hingga 28 Jun itu merupakan antara paling teruk pernah direkodkan di Eropah, menyebabkan gangguan kepada penjanaan ... Read more The post Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Photo] 🇪🇺⚡️ — The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reu [...]

— The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reuters.According to the agency, the most severe heatwave ever recorded lasted from around June 20 to June 28.In France, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, there were 2,025 excess deaths recorded. The mortality rate particularly increased among people over 45 years old.In Belgium, according to the Health Ministry, about 1,200 excess deaths were recorded between June 18 and June 29. In the Netherlands, the heatwave led to approximately 480 excess deaths, mainly among people over 80 years old.@Intelslava

ArcaMax

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· Jun 25, 2026

Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar

The heat wave baking western Europe broke records in the U.K. and France, as the region faces another day of soaring temperatures. The U.K. recorded its hottest June day on Wednesday, with daytime highs hitting 36.1C (97F) in Gosport in southern ...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 13, 2026

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. The vast majority – more than 9,000 – were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization. Extreme heat can kill by ‌causing heatstroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

England Breaks Its Hottest June Day on Record as NHS Ambulances Hit Historic Demand

England's hottest-ever June temperature, 36.1°C in Gosport, Hampshire, was recorded on June 24 as UKHSA extended its rare Red heat-health alert until 11pm Friday. London Ambulance Service logged 642 life-threatening calls, its fifth-busiest day on record, and deployed 400 additional crews.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 23, 2026

Full list of schools to close across UK as heatwave hits

UK enters critical heatwave period With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no choice but to suspend []

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 3, 2026

France and Belgium confirm over 3,000 excess deaths amid record European heatwave 

A catastrophic heatwave that scorched Western Europe in late June has left a trail of unprecedented loss of life in its wake, with France and Belgium reporting a combined toll of over 3,200 excess deaths. As medical facilities and public services remain under extreme strain, government authorities across the continent are sounding the alarm that []

Baltic News Network

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· Jun 27, 2026

Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe

As Europe continues to endure an intense heatwave, hospitals in France and the United Kingdom have become overwhelmed, while Spain reported on Thursday that the extreme heat claimed more than 200 lives in just four days. Other countries affected by the scorching temperatures have also reported numerous heat-related deaths, including several children who died after [] The post Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves

The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.

The Namibian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths

Europe’s unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Temperature records were broken across the continent again on Sunday – including in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – as the extreme heat continued to move east. In a post on [] The post Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths appeared first on The Namibian.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 23, 2026

Europe swelters under record heat as death toll hits 40 in France

A severe and sustained heatwave across Europe has triggered widespread deaths, shattered temperature records, and disrupted transport, work, and public services, with France emergi...

BBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

Russia Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Hundreds dead across Europe as heatwave shatters records

Hundreds have died as a record-breaking heatwave grips Europe, with the authorities warning the toll could continue to rise Read Full Article at RT.com

The Economic Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet

The Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

The rare weather ‘Omega block’ behind Europe’s record deadly heatwave

Europe is warming at more than twice the global average

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